A Note on Imperfection

When I was younger, I took a certain pride in spotting typos. Whether it was in books, internet threads, or even casual conversations, I saw mistakes as opportunities - not just to notice what others missed, but to prove (to whom, I’m not sure) that I was paying attention. I would even comb through the pages of novels I loved, eager to find a misstep, like I was collecting little treasures of imperfection.

When writing my book, I thought I could escape the same fate. I thought that if I checked and double-checked, I’d create something flawless- proof that I had it all together. But as it turns out, no amount of editing can guarantee perfection, and no amount of striving can make your work untouchable. And that’s okay.

Typos don’t take away from the meaning of what’s written. They’re small reminders that even art - like life - is messy, human, and perfectly imperfect. But for those of you who were once like me (or still are) - the typo spotters, the detail detectives - I see you. I appreciate you. This section is for you. Let’s treat the “mistakes” peppered throughout my book as Easter eggs - think Taylor Swift style. Each one you find is a clue that unlocks something special on my website.

Thank you for reading, for noticing, and for being part of this journey with me.

With love for the imperfection,

B.M.B. Martin